A number of young Wanaka gymnasts from local club Aspiring Gymsports have earned podium placings at several large gymnastics competitions around the South Island recently, making the club very proud.

Talented young gymnast Bella Soper travelled to the ‘Step 7’ gymnastics competition in Christchurch over Queen’s Birthday weekend and returned with some incredible results. She competed in a brand new, full size facility at the event on old Rio Olympics equipment, quite the step up from the half-size facility in Wanaka. Her events included floor, bar, vault, and beam, in which she won a number of titles. Her efforts allowed her to come overall second place in the competition, qualifying Bella to gain selection for the Otago team which will be competing in the national championships. This weekend, Bella will also be competing in the Invercargill Interclub Competition.

Rae Paterson, lead coach for Aspiring Gymsports, said, “We are so proud of you and your efforts Bella, congratulations.”

A number of younger gymnasts travelled to Dunedin recently to compete in the Dunedin Junior Gymnastics Competition, which went very successfully for the group. A number of first, second, and third place titles were all earned at the competition, simultaneously the gymnasts were given the opportunity to improve their performance. A number of boy’s teams were awarded very highly, with a second place award in the Level One Boy’s Competition. Apriting Gymnastics would like to congratulate all of their gymnasts for their effort and dedication to these competitions.